Thomas Cooper

Thomas Cooper is a Partner whose practice focuses on personal and business tax planning, trust and estate planning and administration, business succession, and general business matters. He advises clients on issues tied to owning and operating closely held businesses, helping them find clear, practical solutions that support their long-term goals.

Thomas earned his JD from Emory University and his BA from the University of Virginia. Before his current role, he gained legal experience at Moore & Van Allen, McGuireWoods, and Winston & Strawn. His background helps him guide clients through tax, business, estate, and planning issues with care.

Thomas supports clients with existing and future business interests. He advises on capital structures, possible liquidity events, and business succession plans for family members and key employees. His work also includes buy/sell plans, equity compensation arrangements, business operations, family office structures, life insurance arrangements, and investment matters.

Thomas works with business owners, investors, family members, C-level executives, and other business operators. He also works with accountants, wealth managers, corporate fiduciaries, life insurance providers, and family office advisors. These relationships help him build full, creative, and practical plans that meet each client’s needs and goals.

Thomas also advises on estate planning and trust and estate administration. He helps clients create, carry out, and manage estate plans and trust arrangements. This work often intersects with estate, gift, generation-skipping, and income tax planning, providing clients with steady support for family, business, and wealth-planning needs.

Thomas Cooper advises on family limited liability companies, family office investment vehicles, irrevocable trusts, and charitable planning. His practice brings together tax, business, trust, and estate planning in a practical way. He helps clients address complex decisions with clear advice focused on their families, businesses, and future objectives.

Law Office Affiliations

• Partner, AustinCooper PLLC
• Member, North Carolina State Bar
• Member, State Bar of Texas

Licensed State

• North Carolina
• Texas

Education

• Emory University
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of Virginia
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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